Battery Metals Top Stories

FPX Nickel signs battery supply chain MOU with Japanese groups

The MOU lays the groundwork for FPX and PPES to collaborate on vertically integrated nickel production through the Baptiste project.

Staff Writer | September 22, 2023 | 10:25 am

Stellantis to invest $500 million in Rio de Janeiro plant

The funds are earmarked for the development of new products,…

Reuters | September 22, 2023 | 9:18 am

Philippines hopes to boost cooperation with US in mining and batteries

Philippines see the March agreement between the United States and…

Reuters | September 22, 2023 | 8:08 am

Kodal Minerals lithium project in Mali unfazed by new law

Mali's government has confirmed the firm's license to mine Bougouni…

Staff Writer | September 22, 2023 | 5:56 am

Australia, US, Canada, UK commit $76 million to clean energy research

Projects on a completely renewable energy power grid and hydrogen…

Staff Writer | September 22, 2023 | 5:05 am

Syrah Resources to expand Louisiana graphite plant after $220 million grant

Syrah plans to expand its Louisiana graphite anode plant fourfold after being selected for a $219.8 million grant.

Reuters | October 20, 2022 | 9:02 am

Nouveau Monde Graphite enters MOU for offtake deal with Panasonic, announces $50m financing

NMG will use the proceeds of the investment to support the finalization of the design, operation, marketing and corporate parameters of the Phase 2 commercial integrated operations.

Staff Writer | October 20, 2022 | 8:41 am

Tesla drops as Musk says demand ‘a little harder’ to come by

Tesla stock has dropped 37% this year.

Bloomberg News | October 20, 2022 | 8:09 am

Tesla confirms plans to build lithium refinery in Texas

Tesla is moving forward in a bid to gain more control over the supply chain for electric vehicle batteries.

Bloomberg News | October 19, 2022 | 5:11 pm

Syrah Resources to explore supplying graphite to LG Energy Solution

The miner said its unit has been selected for a grant of up to $220 million by the US Department of Energy.

Reuters | October 19, 2022 | 4:51 pm

Albemarle to stay in Europe if lithium declared hazardous by EU, CEO says

The European Commission is weighing a proposal by the European Chemicals Agency that would classify lithium carbonate, chloride and hydroxide as dangerous for human health.

Reuters | October 19, 2022 | 4:19 pm

Cirba Solutions gets $75 million in DOE funding to expand Li-ion battery recycling facility in Ohio

The Biden administration is awarding $2.8 billion in grants to boost US production of electric vehicle batteries and the minerals used to build them.

Staff Writer | October 19, 2022 | 4:06 pm

Talon confirms growth of Tamarack nickel project; awarded $114m gov’t funding

Talon has been selected as a recipient of the first set of projects funded by US President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles.

Staff Writer | October 19, 2022 | 4:04 pm

Automakers need more time to meet US minerals requirements for EVs – execs

New restrictions on battery sourcing and critical minerals, along with price caps and income caps, take effect on Jan. 1.

Reuters | October 19, 2022 | 10:26 am

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